I always look forward to having a fun and wise meal with Kitaro-san whenever he comes to Singapore – whether for concert performances or on private visits.
6 December 2025, Saturday, was a special celebratory dinner with Kitaro, his beautiful wife, Franci and their long-time friends from Japan. Kitaro was in Singapore on a private visit. Even a legendary music icon need a break from performing for his worldwide fans.
It’s always great to have deep conversations with Kitaro on his latest adventures in music, photography, camping, aging well and happily, and on life in general. That’s what true friendship is about. Read my blog, “Lunch With Kitaro”.
This is a blog about true friendship. Kitaro and his friends always make it a point to travel to somewhere fun at the end of every year. This year, it’s in Singapore. Their wives are all December Babies. I am indeed honoured that they included me in their busy schedule of festivities.
I hosted a scrumptious fine-dine steak dinner for Kitaro and friends at the Tanglin Club. I met new and fun friends that night – Kimiko & Teruhumi Yamaguchi and Miyuki & Akinori Tsuji. As I told Kitaro-san, “your friends are my friends”.
Me With The Maestro Kitaro-san (above image).
Kitaro’s beautiful wife, Franci (above image). One of the three birthday girls at our table!
Me With Kitaro-san and his Closest Friends over the decades and their Wives (above image). We start the festivities with some ice-chilled herbal soups – Tiger Beers. Always go local with overseas visiting friends, I say.
Happy Birthdays, Ladies!
The Feast Has Arrived (above image). Whenever Kitaro and I dine at the Tanglin Club, we have their tenderloin steak. In my humble opinion, the Tavern at Tanglin Club serves the best tenderloin steaks in town, it melts in your mouth. Laughter helps with its digestion.
Health is the most important Wealth Currency in Life! A close second is Friendship!
